Regarding the future development of machine tools

The future development of machine tools will deeply integrate artificial intelligence, digital twin and quantum sensing technologies ‌, promoting the manufacturing industry to leap from automation to "autonomy", and achieving a new manufacturing paradigm of ultra-precision, zero defect and self-decision-making.

According to the latest industry trends and technological developments, in the future, machine tools will no longer be merely processing equipment, but rather "digital craftsmen" integrating AI algorithms, real-time perception and self-optimization capabilities. Professor Liu Zhifeng from Jilin University pointed out in his special report on "Future Machine Tools" that the new generation of machine tools is the product of the deep integration of information technology, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, and is leading the fundamental transformation of the equipment manufacturing industry.

Ⅰ. Breakthrough Directions of Core Technologies

1. Ai-driven intelligent processing ‌

By training the processing data through machine learning models, the machine tool can independently adjust the cutting parameters, predict tool wear, and dynamically compensate for errors during the processing, thereby enhancing the stability of precision. Qinchuan Group has adopted AI dual-code joint control technology, significantly enhancing processing accuracy and equipment safety.

2. Digital Twin and Virtual Debugging ‌

Build a virtual model that is fully mapped to the physical machine tool, complete process simulation and optimization before production starts, and significantly shorten the commissioning cycle. This technology has achieved a numerical control rate of over ‌95% for key processes in the intelligent manufacturing base of high-end CNC machine tools.

3. Ultra-precision and micro-nano manufacturing capabilities ‌

For high-end fields such as photolithography machines and medical implants, machine tools need to have nanometer-level processing accuracy. The SGK7432×15 high-precision CNC lead screw grinding machine developed by Qinchuan Group has achieved a breakthrough in ‌P0 grade precision ‌, providing support for the "tool for making tools".

4. Self-sensing and self-repairing system ‌

By integrating quantum sensing, optical fiber monitoring and other technologies, it can capture the thermal deformation, vibration and other state changes of machine tools in real time, and achieve local self-repair through smart materials to extend the service life of the equipment.

Ⅱ. Expansion of Application Scenarios

New energy vehicles ‌ : The high-efficiency CNC external thread grinding machine has shortened the single-piece grinding cycle of planetary roller lead screws to within ‌2 minutes ‌, reducing the cost of core components of humanoid robots by more than 30%.

Aerospace ‌ : The repeat positioning error of the five-axis linkage machining center is less than ‌4 microns ‌, meeting the high-reliability processing requirements of complex components.

Personalized medicine ‌ : micron-level processing technology can customize the production of orthopedic implants and dental restorations, achieving precise manufacturing with "one person, one plan".